Friday, November 25, 2016

SSS Gift Card Giveaway & Altenew Black Friday Sale!

This is the card I made yesterday...
I felt like seeing SPRING colors and what better ways to put it on my card stock with inks!?

This post is prompted by an event that happened to my daughter two days ago.

Stephanie is nearly at the final phase of finishing her PhD in Public Health.

It was a tough day for her at work in the university as she found out what she did in the last two days was "for nothing" (in her own words). 😞

With Stephanie's permission, I am now sharing her Facebook status that recounted the event:

S: Today I was caught in the grad lounge at school having a difficult
conversation over Skype. A girl sitting in the lounge left this behind
for me. I was so distracted by the call (and tears with no Kleenex
within reach) that I didn't even notice until she left. Random acts of
kindness can go a long way. Thank you, random person! You made my day!

💓a note and a treat from a kind random person 💓

This awesome gesture really touched our hearts, as you can imagine.

With that random act of kindness in mind, I want to pay it forward to you-my faithful and kind readers/followers/friends.

I am giving awaya $15 gift cardof my favorite online store!

This will come in handy for your next order during/after the holiday season. Every little bits count.

It's not a lot, but it just shows my appreciation to you and I hope that you get the positive feeling of "Random Act of Kindness". I am sure you'd agree, we all need more kindness in this world.

So, a random winner will be picked from all of the recent comments in my posts. No rules or science involved. I will announce the winner on my birthday (Dec. 9th) right here in my blog.

Also, big thanks to those who shop through my Simon Says Stamp and Altenew affiliate links (see top side banners). There will be more giveaways like this, I promise you.

Today is gray and dismal in Michigan....so your card was a treat for my eyes. The colors are soothing, the sentiment is lovely especially since you used embossing and it stands out. Random acts of kindness are lovely for both the giver and the receiver....simple thoughts and/or generosity one person to another.

Brought me to tears--so moving to hear stories like this. Thank you for sharing, Virginia. Your card is stunning--such beautiful colors & does make me think Spring. Unfortunately, I just placed an order for Altenew (could not resist the 50% off that included ink pads!) & didn't realize you have the link--will use it next time. You're very generous & kind--enjoy the weekend!

Hi Virginia! Sorry I don't always post on your blog but rest assured I read every post! Thanks for the opportunity to win a gift card. This card is so gorgeous - I love the colors. Hope your daughter finishes her PhD with flags flying!

We all should be involved in acts of kindness, whether is large or small-I am a recipient of yours! What a delightful story. Your card is so pretty! Love the softness of the background and I do think your sentiment looks great!

A beautiful card Virginia. And isn't it wonderful to have a stranger be so thoughtful. And...thank you! for your unwavering love of sharing! You have inspired so many. Happy thanksgiving to you and family. Hugs

I'm so glad someone was there to support and encourage your daughter when she needed it. I have prayed that everything will work out for her. Thank you for the chance to win the gift card to Simon as a random act of kindness! It will definitely brighten someone's day!

I love the colours on your card, and just know that it is bound to cheer up the recipient of it! As to the story of your daughter's kind stranger, wouldn't it be awesome if more people were like that, but unfortunately there are more people of the opposite mindset! I hope that she is feeling better now, sometimes a little thing like that is all it takes.